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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does one gain rank in the British navy?
2. Against whom is England fighting during Treason's Harbor?
3. From what do many of the men who arrive at the ship yard suffer?
4. What sort of relationship does Ponto's rescuer engender with Mrs. Fielding?
5. What do some of Aubrey's crew mistake animals for?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the situation at the opening of Treason's Harbour.
2. How does one gain rank in the British navy and why is that a problem right now for Aubrey?
3. What does Aubrey find when he checks on his crew?
4. Who do Aubrey and his crew meet in Mubara and what does he tell them?
5. Who is Dr. Graham and about what is he concerned?
6. Describe Mr. Hairabedian.
7. What is it like in Malta and why does that not cheer up the British officers?
8. Describe Stephan Maturin.
9. What does Aubrey fear about his crew as time passes?
10. What does Aubrey do with his prize money?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Loyalty is demonstrated in a number of ways, as is the lack of loyalty. Aubrey's crew slowly deserts him to sign on with other captains during a period of downtime while Aubrey's ships are in repair. Yet, many crew members remain loyal to Aubrey despite not being paid during the down time. Discuss the following:
1. How do you define loyalty? Is the ability and desire to be loyal an admirable trait in humans? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being loyal to a person? Cause? Country? Idea? What of those who are loyal to something no matter what they learn about that person, thing, ideal, and country or has blind loyalty?
2. Discuss and analyze why you think man of Aubrey's crew remains to be loyal. Is it warranted, wise, or earned? Do you Aubrey is a loyal British subject? What do you think of Maturin? Is Aubrey a loyal friend, husband, or comrade? What do you think about Maturin? Discuss each situation.
3. Why do you think Aubrey is able to elicit loyalty and confidence from the men when they are traveling through treacherous seas and battling other ships?
Essay Topic 2
At sea, the commander of a vessel is "God," and failure to obey the Captain's orders can subject one to court martial and even execution. Discuss the following:
1. Should sailors be held accountable for anything they do under orders? Discuss fully, using examples both from Treason's Harbour and your own knowledge.
2. Why do you think mutiny on a ship is punishable by death?
3. Is there ever justification for a crew to mutiny?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss Treason's Harbour based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that Treason's Harbour falls within the genre of historical fiction changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
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